Cyprus vs Malta: General government expenditure by function (COFOG)
Cyprus
1,476
in 2024
Malta
1,714
in 2024
Cyprus rank
38th
Malta rank
37th
General government expenditure by function (COFOG) over time
- Cyprus
- Malta
How they compare
Malta currently reports 1,714 against 1,476 in Cyprus, a difference of 238.
That makes Malta's figure about 1.2 times Cyprus's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Malta ahead.
Cyprus ranks 38th and Malta ranks 37th of 38 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 3 and Malta in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 242.74 | 157.04 | 85.7 | Cyprus |
| 2000s | 650.4 | 273.09 | 377.31 | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 798.78 | 607.47 | 191.31 | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 1,236 | 1,386 | 149.58 | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher general government expenditure by function, Cyprus or Malta?
- Malta, at 1,714 against 1,476 in Cyprus as of 2024.
- What is the difference in general government expenditure by function between Cyprus and Malta?
- 238, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Malta?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
- How do Cyprus and Malta rank globally for general government expenditure by function?
- Cyprus ranks 38th and Malta ranks 37th of 38 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as General government expenditure by function (COFOG). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.